MHG59502 - Peat Stand - Gleann Lichd

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PEAT STAND (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)

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A subrectangular platform was recorded during an NTS pre-afforestation survey of Kintail and West Affric in 1997. It measured c.4m by c.2m and was situated within an area of heather-covered peat bog. It is presumably a peat stand used for nearby peat cuttings. <1>

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<1> SHG22149 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wordsworth. J. & Harden, J.. 1997. Kintail and West Affric Archaeological Survey. Wordsworth Archaeological Services. 18/06/2004. Paper and Digital. KIN094. XY

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Grid reference	Centred NG 9737 2081 (60m by 60m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NG92SE
Geographical Area	SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish	GLENSHIEL

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Kintail and West Affric Archaeological Survey (EHG1124)

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https://canmore.org.uk/site/317554/gleann-lichd (Link to online HES Canmore record)

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